Nickel Alloy Incoloy 800 vs Inconel 601
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Incoloy 800 and Inconel 601 are both nickel alloy grades. Inconel 601 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for Incoloy 800, about 24% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi). Inconel 601 is harder — 150 HB against 140 HB for Incoloy 800 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Inconel 601 runs hotter in service (1,150°C vs 815°C continuous) and Incoloy 800 conducts electricity better (1.7 % IACS vs 1.5 % IACS).
Inconel 601Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Incoloy 800 vs Inconel 601: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Same in both: Elongation at Break 45% · Reduction in Area 60% · Hardness, Rockwell B 80 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 78 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 3.1 mm²/s
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Incoloy 800 | Inconel 601 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Incoloy 800 vs Inconel 601 — frequently asked
Is Inconel 601 stronger than Incoloy 800?
Yes. Inconel 601 has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for Incoloy 800 — about 24% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Incoloy 800 or Inconel 601?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose Incoloy 800 over Inconel 601?
Pick Inconel 601 when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Incoloy 800 and Inconel 601 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.